J. Frank Houghton[1] (October 24, 1893[2] – May 28, 1968) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 11th district of the Florida Senate.[3][4]
J. Frank Houghton | |
|---|---|
 Houghton in 1959 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office 1953–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Baynard |
| Succeeded by | Bill Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1893 Table Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 1968 (aged 74) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | James Millikin University University of Michigan |
Life and career edit
Houghton was born in Table Grove, Illinois. He attended James Millikin University and the University of Michigan.[5]
Houghton served in the Florida Senate from 1953 to 1959, representing the 11th district.[4]
Houghton died on May 28, 1968, at the age of 74.[6]
References edit
- ^ "'Mighty Nice'". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. August 12, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved June 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Frank Houghton (Republican)". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. April 18, 1956. p. 46. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ a b "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Bench and Bar of Florida: A Pictorial and Biographical Directory of the Members of the Bench and Bar of Floride: Volume 1, H. Evans, 1935, p. 178
- ^ "Former Senator Dies in Pinellas". The Tampa Tribune. 1968-05-30. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
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